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Rishi Sunak: this chapter must not be exciting – that’s why we need a manager
Apparently “boring is back”. That’s why we need more management and less leadership from our new PM, says one CMI Companion
What you lose if you fall back on age stereotypes
A new CMI documentary has practical insights to counter age discrimination and revolutionise your managerial practice
Is perfectionism holding you back?
Kenneth Frendo CMgr was successful, a perfectionist. But he had to learn it was okay to trust his team and make mistakes
The Future of the Apprenticeship Levy
CMI and UVAC set out their joint vision for a positive reform agenda to raise productivity and deliver economic growth
Black History Month? Leaders should be taking positive race action every day
Here are some practical steps that managers can take today to move the dial
Four questions leaders need to be asking about the gig economy
Dubbed “the workforce of the future”, the growth of the gig economy requires new thinking from managers and leaders
“Connect, collaborate, deliver”
Discover how Captain Allan Youp CMgr FCMI’s new “Royal Navy start-up” is transforming the maritime sector
The three therapy skills that all managers need to master
Many therapists are studying management skills as part of their training. But what can managers learn from therapists?
“It’s not enough to be a polished professional”
When his client said he was having sleepless nights, Chartered Management consultant John Tibble was worried. But he needn’t
Why intergenerational workplace conflict is a myth
You might think difficulties often arise between older and younger workers – but the picture is more complicated
The four management books you really should check out this summer
Looking for leadership inspiration? These four stunning books are shortlisted for CMI’s Management Book of the Year 2022
How I diagnosed my management strengths and weaknesses
This manager is one of the many using a new tool to self-assess and improve their management skills – and you can too

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